Question

Identify the feminine form of the noun:

Lion

• A. lionine
• B. liona
• C. lioness
• D. she-lion

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In certain cases, feminine noun is formed by suffixing '-ess' to the masculine noun. The feminine form of lion is formed by suffixing '-ess' to the noun. Option C is correct because the feminine form of lion is lioness.

Options A is incorrect as there is no word such as liona in the English language.

Option B is incorrect as the word "lionine" (also known as "leonine") is an adjective used to describe lion-like qualities.

Option D is incorrect. There is no word such as she-lion. It is an incorrect usage.